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Naps

You want your baby taking great naps. These posts will help you get there. Be sure to check out my eBook on establishing great naps for birth-preschool years. If your little one is taking short naps, start with The Complete Guide to Troubleshooting Short Baby Naps. If you are wondering about dropping naps, start with Dropping Naps: A Quick Reference. I also have posts to help you with toddler nap issues, preschooler naps, and more!

Dropping the 3rd Nap: Impact on Baby’s Schedule

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by valplowman
7 month old baby looking at camera

How baby’s schedule should change (and should NOT change) when dropping the third nap. This should be 6-10 months old. When a baby drops naps, you usually don’t drop that …

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Categories Naps Tags dropping naps 10 Comments

When Do Kids Stop Napping? And What To Do Instead

December 13, 2021 by valplowman
Preschool girl holding a stuffed animal as she sits on the bank of a creek

When Do Kids Stop Napping. How to know when your toddler or child is old enough to stop taking naps. Know when it is time to drop that afternoon nap …

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Categories Naps Tags dropping naps, rest time 10 Comments

Little One is Playing in the Crib/Bed Instead of Sleeping

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by valplowman
Toddler playing in a crib

What To Do When Your Child is Playing in the Crib or Bed Instead of Sleeping. This can affect naps and night sleep. Children will often play in their beds …

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Categories Naps Tags sleep disruptions 42 Comments

What To Do When Your Toddler Stops Napping Every Day

June 2, 2021March 30, 2021 by valplowman
Child awake in bed not napping

At some point, your child will stop consistently napping every day. Learn what to do about inconsistent napping for 2-5 year olds. I have some news for you. It might …

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Categories Naps, Toddler Tags dropping naps 29 Comments

The Vital Importance of the First Nap

May 12, 2021September 23, 2020 by valplowman
Baby taking a morning nap

The morning nap is one of the most important, if not THE most important, naps your baby will take all day. Learn why and how to get it down well. …

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Categories Naps Tags morning wake time 49 Comments

Why Even Bother to Have Naps?

April 15, 2022May 20, 2020 by valplowman
Baby peacefully sleeping

Striving to have your baby or toddler have consistent naps is not an easy task, but it is vitally important. Here is why. If you are a parent trying to …

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Categories Naps Tags healthy sleep habits, word to the weary 27 Comments

The Complete Guide to Troubleshooting Short Baby Naps

February 25, 2021December 11, 2019 by valplowman
Baby yawning on a bed

Absolutely everything you need to know to fix short baby naps and get baby taking good naps. Know common reasons for short naps and how to fix them. One of …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems 122 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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